May 04, 2016

EU to reach deal on visas for Turkish citizens

BBC News reports the European Commission has given conditional backing for Turkish people to get visa-free travel inside Europe's passport-free Schengen area. It says Turkey has made good progress on key conditions, but work remains to be done "as a matter of urgency." The change could take effect from July, but first it requires approval by the European Parliament and member states. The deal was offered in return for Turkey taking back migrants who crossed the Aegean Sea to Greece. The EU fears that without it, Turkey will not control migration.